0809 - Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh:

This HTS category, 0809, encompasses a group of fresh stone fruits primarily characterized by their fleshy drupes. It specifically includes apricots, cherries, peaches (which also covers nectarines), plums (including prune plums), and sloes. These fruits are classified here when imported or exported in their fresh state, not preserved by any process.

Distinguishing 0809 from its sibling categories within Chapter 8 (Edible fruits and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons) is crucial. While Chapter 8 broadly covers various fresh fruits, 0809 focuses specifically on this distinct set of stone fruits. For instance, it differentiates itself from categories like 0804 (Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes, mangosteens, papaws (papayas), etc.), which cover different types of fresh fruits, and 0808 (Apples, pears and quinces, fresh), which are pome fruits rather than stone fruits.

Within 0809, further subcategories refine the classification based on the specific type of fruit. These include separate headings for apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), and plums (including prune plums and sloes). This granular breakdown allows for more precise tariff application based on the distinct characteristics and market values of each individual fruit type within this broader category.